Famous faces in solidarity with the Palestinian cause
Mark Ruffalo, Emma Watson, some well-known singers, and other Hollywood personalities have used social media to share their opinions on the conflict between Israel and Palestine that has dragged on for years, with many of them expressing support for Palestinians in the past. The current war, ignited by Hamas' attacks that started on October 7, is only a continuation of the conflict that has carried on for decades now.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa expressed her solidarity with Palestinians amid the 2021 Israeli offensive in Gaza, conveying her stance through various Twitter posts. She emphasized the urgency in an Instagram story, stating, "The ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people must come to an end. NO MORE!! This is a human rights issue!! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!"
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid, who has Palestinian roots through her father, took to Instagram to share her thoughts about the conflict. The shared Instagram post conveyed a strong stance, stating, "My thoughts are with all those affected by this unjustifiable tragedy, and every day that innocent lives are taken by this conflict too many of which are children. I have deep empathy and heartbreak for the Palestinian struggle and life under occupation, it's a responsibility I hold daily."
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez used her Instagram platform to advocate for peace and shed light on Israel's 2014 military campaign in Gaza, a conflict that resulted in the tragic loss of hundreds of civilian lives. On July 19, 2014, Gomez shared a poignant photo on her Instagram, bearing the words, "It’s about humanity, pray for Gaza." Accompanying the image, the singer and actor penned a caption, urging for transformative action and change.
Natalie Portman
Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman has notably amplified her voice on the Palestinian issue in recent times. In the midst of the May 2021 protests in Sheikh Jarrah, she utilized her platform, sharing an infographic detailing the events with her substantial following of 7.4 million. The initial post had been shared by actress and producer, Viola Davis.
Mohamed Elneny
Mohamed Elneny, the Egyptian professional footballer and midfielder with Arsenal and the Egypt national team, expressed solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israeli offensive on Gaza in May 2021. Elneny took to social media, sharing images of the Al-Aqsa complex alongside the Palestinian flag. Accompanying the visuals, he posted a heartfelt Twitter caption affirming, "My heart and soul and my support for you Palestine."
Emma Watson
Entering the discourse, Harry Potter star Emma Watson contributed to the conversation through an Instagram repost in January 2022. The post featured a collage with the impactful phrase "solidarity is a verb," accompanied by an image of protesters proudly displaying Palestinian flags in the background.
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo is among 40 actors who lent their support to a letter coordinated by Artists for Palestine UK, endorsing Emma Watson's Instagram post championing the cause of Palestinian rights. The letter conveyed collective agreement with Emma Watson's assertion expressing, "We join Emma Watson in support of the simple statement that 'solidarity is a verb', including meaningful solidarity with Palestinians struggling for their human rights under international law."
Zayn Malik
The former 'One Direction' member, Zayn Malik, has consistently voiced his support for Palestinians on multiple occasions spanning the past decade. In the midst of Israel's bombardment of Gaza in 2014, the singer utilized his massive Twitter following to share the hashtag "#FreePalestine," amplifying his stance on the issue.
